Quinoa with Roasted Corn and Scallions
I know it doesn’t sound that exciting, but this quinoa and corn dish was absolutely amazing! I couldn’t stop “testing” it before I put it on the table. My husband, who is not a huge fan of quinoa,...
View ArticlePumpkin Chip Cream Pie
My 9 year-old took one bite of this pie and said (with his mouth full of pie), “Yum!” I reminded him that he doesn’t like pumpkin pie. “I don’t,” he said, “but I like this!” So there you have it. A...
View ArticleCranberry Butter
Over the summer, I tried a recipe for strawberry butter. I was pretty much in strawberry heaven. So when I came across a recipe for cranberry butter, I had high hopes. I was not disappointed. In fact,...
View ArticleCoconut Chocolate Pecan Pie
I love a good pecan pie. It’s right up there with pumpkin on my list of favorite Thanksgiving desserts. Actually, I think I love this coconut chocolate pecan pie even more than pumpkin. It has all the...
View ArticleSausage, Apple, and Cranberry Stuffing
I always keep a supply of stocks and broths in my pantry, especially during the holidays, when I know there are going to be plenty of side dishes on the menu. In fact, a recent survey by Swanson®...
View ArticleGreen Bean Casserole Cups
I have a confession to make. I’ve never been a fan of the green bean casserole that’s so popular at Thanksgiving. But I’ve always wanted to like it, so I’ve spent some time experimenting with...
View ArticleNo-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
My husband doesn’t care for pumpkin pie, but he does like creamy pumpkin desserts, so I most often end up making pumpkin desserts like this No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake. And while I enjoy a slice of good...
View ArticleSweet Potato Gratin
I’m a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but the rest of my family doesn’t generally care for them (crazy!). Except for my youngest, they don’t even like sweet potato fries. Seriously. But sometimes, I just...
View ArticleFavorite Dinner Rolls
Just in time for your holiday dinner, I’m sharing my family’s favorite dinner roll recipe (although we have been known to eat them for breakfast, lunch and everything in between). These rolls are so...
View ArticleCranberry Christmas Cake
I’m not sure why, but I always feel like a cake is too “everyday” to serve as a Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert. But this Cranberry Christmas Cake has changed my opinion in a big way! Not only is...
View ArticleCreamy Parmesan Baked Acorn Squash (Market Monday)
Today marks the last Market Monday post of the 2014 season. I always long to live someplace with a year-round growing season when the farmer’s market closes for the year. But then I remember how much I...
View ArticlePumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping
I’ve tried quite a few pumpkin cheesecake recipes over the years, and this one is by far my favorite. My family wholeheartedly agrees! It’s got a perfect, creamy texture, and the sweetened sour cream...
View Article25 Plus Fabulous Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love that it’s all about delicious food and spending time with my family. And now that my kids are older and my oldest in college, I appreciate being...
View ArticleCreamy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate & a $500 Holiday Cash Giveaway!
It’s officially November. Which means the “holiday season” is officially upon us. One of my favorite things about this time of year is having an excuse to drink hot chocolate. It just sort of goes...
View ArticleBrown Sugar Carrots with Bacon
My kids are pretty good about eating raw vegetables (as long as I serve some Ranch dressing on the side), but carrots are one of the few veggies they will eat cooked. Which means I’m always looking for...
View ArticleCranberry Almond Rice Pilaf
Rice is such an economical side dish, and one that my boys all love, so I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. This Cranberry Almond Rice Pilaf is easy enough for an every day dinner, but fancy...
View ArticleFall Harvest Dinner Party with Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cake
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PurelySimple #CollectiveBias There are so many great reasons to entertain this time of year. Of...
View ArticleButtermilk Marinated Turkey Breast
If you’re intimidated by the idea of cooking a whole turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, or you just don’t need that much turkey to begin with, this Buttermilk Marinated Turkey Breast is for you. Often,...
View ArticleBalsamic Garlic Roasted Green Beans & Mushrooms
It’s always a challenge to find simple yet delicious ways to serve vegetables to my family, but these Balsamic Garlic Roasted Green Beans & Mushrooms definitely fit the bill. I feel like it’s...
View ArticleBrown Sugar Balsamic Roasted Baby Carrots
My kids won’t touch raw carrots with a 10 foot pole, but they all love cooked carrots. Which is weird to me, because they’re carrots either way. Maybe it’s because cooked carrots are often coated in...
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